Wiener Riesenrad
The Wiener Riesenrad is a 65-meter Ferris wheel and architectural landmark in Vienna, designed by Walter Bassett Basset and Hubert Cecil Booth. Opened in 1897, it is one of the 20 most looked-up sights in Austria.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, with daily highs of 26 °C. Other warmer months include May and September, which have daily highs of 20 °C. April and October have daily highs of 15 °C. The coldest months are January and December, with daily highs of 3 °C. For those concerned with rain, June and July see the most, with approximately 71 mm to 72 mm of rain. The site is located 2 km from Vienna and 18 km from Vienna International Airport (VIE).
The landmark is at Riesenradplatz 1, 0.1 km from the Prater and 1.0 km from the Hundertwasserhaus. Other nearby sights include St. Stephen's Cathedral (1.9 km), the Imperial Crypt (2.3 km), and the Spanish Riding School (2.4 km). Opening hours vary depending on the season, but they usually range from 09:00 or 10:00 until 19:45 or 23:45. Admission is €12 for adults aged 14 and older and €5 for children. The site is also wheelchair accessible for visitors.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 32 | 32 | 46 | 40 | 66 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 64 | 38 | 44 | 42 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
